4,243 students matriculate at Benue varsity

Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi has conducted matriculation for the 4,243 newly-admitted students.

They were the ones who made it out of the 15,463 candidates that applied via the Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the 2,918 candidates who applied through direct entry.

Speaking at the ceremony held last Tuesday, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Charity Angya, urged the students to abide by the matriculation oath by shunning social vices and exhibiting good conduct.

“I urge you to allow the contents of the oath to sink deep into your consciences, especially its implications which you have just subscribed to. In this regard, your conduct must be governed and directed by the spirit of the oath there by focusing your attention on your studies and negating all negative social vices,” she said.

Angya said the university is not exempted from the common plague in many educational institutions and the wider societies, such as improper dressing, cultism, drug abuse and examination misconduct, adding that the university management has been vigilant and has put in place security measures to check these vices.

The vice-chancellor, however, disclosed the commitment of the management to ensure a conducive learning environment. She added that the university has put in place vibrant ICT infrastructure to improve the operation of the university portal for effective management of affairs.

“On our part, we are determined to provide a conducive environment for learning. The university has the best quality of academic staff that is comparable anywhere in the world and are ready to deliver their best. We are committed to ensuring international standards for teaching, research and learning”, she said.